Rubens de Falco
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 19, 1931
- Died
- February 22, 2008 (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Biography
Rubens de Falco (October 19, 1931 — February 22, 2008) was a distinguished Brazilian actor celebrated for his commanding presence and memorable portrayals of antagonists. He began his artistic journey in theater, joining the São Paulo-based group Os Jograis in 1955 alongside Ruy Afonso, Ítalo Rossi, and Felipe Wagner. His film debut came earlier, in 1952, with a small role in Apassionata, produced by the legendary Vera Cruz studio. De Falco became a household name through his work in Brazilian telenovelas, particularly for his villainous roles. His most iconic performance was as Leôncio Almeida in Escrava Isaura (1976), a role that defined his career and became a cultural touchstone. He reprised a related role in the 2004 remake, appearing as Comendador Almeida, Leôncio’s father. His television credits include Gabriela (1975), O Grito (1975), Dona Xepa (1977), Sinhá Moça (1986), and Os Imigrantes (1981), among many others. Known for his blue eyes, distinctive triangular mustache, and smooth baritone voice, Rubens de Falco brought elegance and intensity to every role. In 2006, a stroke left him unable to speak or act, and he spent his final years in assisted care. Despite this, his legacy as one of Brazil’s greatest actors remains firmly intact.
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Filmography
Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola
Movie
Sonhos Tropicais
Movie · as General Travassos
Brida
TV · as Vargas · 54 eps
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Movie · as Self
Os Ossos do Barão
TV · as Cândido Caldas Penteado · 115 eps
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
Movie · as Saltmaster
Sangue do Meu Sangue
TV · as Dr. Mário Albuquerque Soares · 257 eps
Memorial de Maria Moura
TV · as Tibúrcio · 3 eps
Salomé
TV · as McGregor · 107 eps
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
TV · as Ramiro Borges · 168 eps
Pacto de Sangue
TV · as Abílio Mendonça · 119 eps
Bambolê
TV · as Nestor Barreto · 174 eps
Little Missy
TV · as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna · 173 eps
Profesión: vivir
Movie
La hora Texaco
Movie · as Julio
Grande Sertão: Veredas
TV · as Joca Ramiro · 25 eps
Macho y hembra
Movie · as Vicente
Padre Cícero
TV · as Floro Bartholomeu · 20 eps
Viver a Vida
TV · as Rodolfo (Rudy) · 52 eps
Maçã do Amor
TV · as Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Azevedo · 106 eps
Campeão
TV · as Jorge Salém · 131 eps
Os Imigrantes
TV · as Antônio di Salvio · 475 eps
Pixote
Movie · as Judge
Dracula, a Love Story
Movie · as Conde Drácula / Vladimir
Um Homem Muito Especial
TV · as Conde Drácula / Vladimir · 178 eps
Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
Movie · as Delmiro Gouveia
Os Foragidos da Violência
Movie
Gaivotas
TV · as Daniel · 140 eps
Encarnação
Movie
A Dama de Branco
Movie
A Sucessora
TV · as Roberto Steen · 126 eps
Esse Rio Muito Louco
Movie
O Astro
TV · as Samir Hayala · 185 eps
Dona Xepa
TV · as Heitor Soares da Cunha · 132 eps
O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
Movie
Isaura: Slave Girl
TV · as Leôncio Correia de Almeida · 100 eps
Nós, Os Canalhas
Movie · as Tatá
O Sósia da Morte
Movie · as Narciso
Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
Movie
Gabriela
TV · as João Pimentel · 132 eps
O Grito
TV · as Agenor · 135 eps
Escalada
TV · as Estevão · 1 ep
O Mau-Caráter
Movie · as Moreira Silva
Supermanoela
TV · as Diógenes · 138 eps
Café na Cama
Movie
A Difícil Vida Fácil
Movie
Missão: Matar!
Movie
Tempo de Viver
TV · as Maurício França · 265 eps
Uma Pantera em Minha Cama
Movie
O Impossível Acontece
Movie
Angels and Demons
Movie · as Promotor
Time of Violence
Movie
A Última Valsa
TV · as Imperador Francisco José · 103 eps
The Man Who Bought the World
Movie · as Imperador Maximiliano
Passo dos Ventos
TV · as René Antoine · 177 eps
A Rainha Louca
TV · as Rei Maximiliano · 215 eps
O Homem Proibido
TV · as Capitão Anderson · 136 eps
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
Movie
Essa Gatinha é Minha
Movie
O Rei dos Ciganos
TV · as Claude Ludenwerg · 120 eps
Moral em Concordata
Movie · as Narrador
O Capanga
Movie